Exploring the Experiences of Women Academics in England: The Combined Effects of Societal, Structural and Life-Stage Factors
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| Title: | Exploring the Experiences of Women Academics in England: The Combined Effects of Societal, Structural and Life-Stage Factors |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Aimee Quickfall (ORCID |
| Source: | Higher Education Quarterly. 2025 79(1). |
| Availability: | Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Women Faculty, Foreign Countries, Social Influences, Teacher Attitudes, Sex Role, Females, Gender Bias, Power Structure, Educational Policy, Universities, Teacher Characteristics, Teaching Experience, Work Attitudes |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom (England) |
| DOI: | 10.1111/hequ.12581 |
| ISSN: | 0951-5224 1468-2273 |
| Abstract: | This study explored the experiences of women who are academics working in UK higher education (HE), using a feminist approach and narrative methods and analysis. The purpose of the research was to explore the experiences of women, with a view to highlighting potential shared experiences, informing the policies of universities and adding to the body of knowledge on women in HE. Findings include narrative themes around gender roles, male-dominated academia and life-stage impact on career. Concluding recommendations include meaningful recognition of pastoral roles and promotion tracks which value these skills and support for women's life stages, including maternity, motherhood, menopause and sandwich caring. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1459472 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | This study explored the experiences of women who are academics working in UK higher education (HE), using a feminist approach and narrative methods and analysis. The purpose of the research was to explore the experiences of women, with a view to highlighting potential shared experiences, informing the policies of universities and adding to the body of knowledge on women in HE. Findings include narrative themes around gender roles, male-dominated academia and life-stage impact on career. Concluding recommendations include meaningful recognition of pastoral roles and promotion tracks which value these skills and support for women's life stages, including maternity, motherhood, menopause and sandwich caring. |
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| ISSN: | 0951-5224 1468-2273 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/hequ.12581 |
